|
|
Hello and thank you for visiting AikiWeb, the
world's most active online Aikido community! This site is home to
over 22,000 aikido practitioners from around the world and covers a
wide range of aikido topics including techniques, philosophy, history,
humor, beginner issues, the marketplace, and more.
If you wish to join in the discussions or use the other advanced
features available, you will need to register first. Registration is
absolutely free and takes only a few minutes to complete so sign up today!
|
10-03-2014, 01:02 AM
|
#1
|
"Wanderer"
IP Hash: df901a6b
|
Aikikai headquarters, tattoos and etiquette
Hello all,
I am a repeat visitor to Japan and am heavily tattooed. I have a full bodysuit... Back, front, sleeves, legs etc.
As a matter of course I cover up with a long sleeved shirt and pants while there. Although the Japanese attitude to tattoos is slowly changing it is still the easiest way to avoid making anyone uncomfortable and to make sure I receive normal service in bars, restaurants and so on.
I have never practiced aikido when in Japan but would like to visit the aikikai headquarters for morning classes.
My question is, does anyone know whether having extensive tattooing is likely to cause a problem?
I understand Japanese attitudes to tattooing in general, I am asking specifically if anyone knows of any rules or guidelines at the hombu such as requiring tattoos be covered by bandages or a long sleeve t shirt or rash guard.
Many thanks for any experience on this.
|
|
|
|
10-05-2014, 03:05 AM
|
#2
|
Location: Kasama
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 507
Offline
|
Re: Aikikai headquarters, tattoos and etiquette
Quote:
Anonymous User wrote:
My question is, does anyone know whether having extensive tattooing is likely to cause a problem?
I understand Japanese attitudes to tattooing in general, I am asking specifically if anyone knows of any rules or guidelines at the hombu such as requiring tattoos be covered by bandages or a long sleeve t shirt or rash guard.
Many thanks for any experience on this.
|
I know plenty of folk with visible tattoos (chest, hands, neck) who have trained there with no trouble. The Hombu gets a lot of visitors, including plenty of tattooed foreigners and I've never heard of anyone having to cover up. I don't think you will have any problems training as normal regarding your tattoos.
Regards
|
|
|
|
10-05-2014, 03:56 AM
|
#3
|
"Wanderer"
IP Hash: fac8ceee
|
Re: Aikikai headquarters, tattoos and etiquette
Quote:
Carl Thompson wrote:
I know plenty of folk with visible tattoos (chest, hands, neck) who have trained there with no trouble. The Hombu gets a lot of visitors, including plenty of tattooed foreigners and I've never heard of anyone having to cover up. I don't think you will have any problems training as normal regarding your tattoos.
Regards
|
That's reassuring to hear - thanks!
|
|
|
|
10-11-2014, 04:12 AM
|
#4
|
Dojo: Shoheijuku Aikido, Fukuoka
Location: Fukuoka
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 157
Offline
|
Re: Aikikai headquarters, tattoos and etiquette
Amusingly, I was in the local Apple Store here and one of the American staff had very visible tattoos on his arms. It only seems to be a problem when going to onsen, swimming pools and gyms where they'll ask you to keep the tattoos covered. It isn't so much that you have a tattoo, but that they want to be able to refuse the "893", which they do via a "no tattoos" rule, as the presence of them would drive away regular customers.
|
|
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may post new threads
You may post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
Similar Threads
|
Thread |
Thread Starter |
Forum |
Replies |
Last Post |
Aikido and Tattoos |
sceptoor |
General |
63 |
04-28-2014 10:15 AM |
All times are GMT -6. The time now is 06:05 AM.
|
vBulletin Copyright © 2000-2024 Jelsoft Enterprises Limited
Copyright 1997-2024 AikiWeb and its Authors, All Rights Reserved.
For questions and comments about this website:
Send E-mail
|
|